Pelé was treated like the god of football. In the 1960s, the two warring factions declared a temporary cease-fire during the Nigerian Civil War because Pelé was playing in an exhibition match.

And if you’ve ever heard anyone call soccer “the beautiful game,” they’re most likely quoting Pelé, whose playing style made people cry with joy. He was fast, strong, agile, and, most of all, inventive. Overall, he’s credited with 1,281 goals throughout his career.

Being the greatest of all time brought Pelé millions. He was considered one of the highest-paid athletes at his peak, even though he never played in Europe. He continued to earn money after his retirement, thanks to media appearances and a $30 million lawsuit against Samsung. Per the BBC, Pelé sued the technology giant for using his likeness in commercials. And now, with a Netflix documentary premiering soon, Pelé could add to his estimated $100 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

In addition to his income from being the greatest football player ever, Pelé also owns real estate. In 2018, he sold a home in the Hamptons in New York for $2.85 million, quite a chunk of change for a house he bought back in the 1970s for $156,000. All you have to do to earn that kind of cash is to be one of the most famous soccer players in history.